The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
- 61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
28.9
14.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
16%
26.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 30 days per year on average — over a month of school.
42% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
11% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,013
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 61.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Pullen
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Newlands Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmForeland Fields School
Special school · Very close
St Lawrence College Junior School
Independent · 678m away
St Lawrence College
Independent · 678m away
Newlands Primary School
Primary · 748m away
Dame Janet Primary Academy
Primary · 816m away
Bromstone Primary School, Broadstairs
Primary · 941m away
Small Haven School
Independent · 962m away
Ramsgate Arts Primary School
Primary · 965m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Royal Harbour Academy a selective school?
No. The Royal Harbour Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Royal Harbour Academy?
The Royal Harbour Academy currently has 1,013 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Royal Harbour Academy take?
The Royal Harbour Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Royal Harbour Academy?
The Royal Harbour Academy is in Ramsgate, CT12 6RH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Royal Harbour Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Royal Harbour Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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